Prof. WS Chandrasekara

Academic Records

Professor of Philosophy (Administrative Management) , Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies & Public Policy – in 2006, Open University, Sri Lanka.

MSSc in Sociology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

BA in Sociology (Hons.), The University of Colombo.

Professional Qualifications

CTHE – Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (Sri Lanka), University of Colombo
SEDA – Accreditation for Teaching in Higher Education, United Kingdom (UK).

Other qualifications

Certificate of Completion, the Capacity Development programme on Blended Learning conducted by the University of Colombo School of Computing and Staff Development Canter, University of Colombo.
Certificate of Completion, Trauma Therapy & Counseling training program conducted by Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Colombo and Professional Counseling Association, University of Leipzig.

Present Teaching at The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA)

>In Bachelor of Labour Education (BLE) program,

a) BLE 203: Methods of Social Investigation, b) BLE 206: Historical Dimensions of Labour Utilization in Sri Lanka, c) BLE 302: Population Studies and Man Power Planning

>In M.Sc. in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation (M. Sc.in DAMM),

a) MDM 5122: Leadership development and administrative skills, b) MBM 5526 -Research Methods

>In Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM),

Research Methodology

>In Master of Business Management (MBM),

Research Methodology

>In Higher Diploma in Counselling Psychology,

HDCP 03 Research Methodology in Counseling

>In Diploma in Counselling Psychology,

a) DCP 01 Introduction to Psychology & Counselling, b) DCP 10 Social Psychology

>In Diploma in Drugs Abuse Management

DDAM 1008 Drug Abuse Research Methods

Teaching & Work Experience

Senior Lecturer since 28.05. 2017 at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo
Probationary Lecturer from 28.05. 2012 to 28.05. 2017 at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo
Academic Coordinator at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo from June 2010 to May 2012.
Senior Program Coordinator at the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo from January 2005 to January 2010.
Program Coordinator, Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo from March 2001 to January 2005.
Principal Research Officer, Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo from March 1998 to March 2001.
Lecturer (Sociology) for external Degree programs (Saturday & Sunday) at Sunetradevi Pirivana, Boralesgamuwa from April 1998 to August 2009.

Postgraduate Supervision – Thesis

Two-year postgraduate degree (Completed) = 07

Postgraduate Supervision – Thesis

Less than two-year postgraduate degree (Completed) = 08

Postgraduate Supervision – Project Reports

I have been serving as a project report supervisor of following Programs. I have supervised 4 to 5 students in each year in each program. I have not listed them as the list is too long.

Masters of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
Bachelor of Labour Education (BLE)
Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology (HDCP)
Diploma in Drug Abuse Management (DDAMS)
Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management (EDHRM)

Post graduate Thesis Examiner

I have been serving as a thesis examiner of following Programs. I have examined 5 to 6 thesis in each year in each program.

Master of Human Resource Management
Master of Business Management
Master of Science in Service Management
Master of Science in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation
Masters of Regional Development & Planning

Project Report Examiner

I have been serving as an examiner of following Programs. I have examined 5 to 6 Project Reports in each year in each program in each year.

Bachelor of Labour Education
Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology
Diploma in Drug Abuse Management
Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management
Executive Diploma in Service Management (only 2)

Participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programmes/Extension Courses/Short Courses

Resource Person, conducted a workshop for the course unit: SOC 6123 Research Proposal on “Research ethics, Data collection and Field experience” for Master of Arts (MA) students, Department of Sociology, University of Ruhuna. Date 26.03.2017
Resource Person, conducted workshops to formulate National Youth Policy in Sri Lanka, organized by National Youth Services Council, Ministry of Youth and Sports in 2014
Resource Person, conducted workshops to formulate National Youth Policy in Sri Lanka, organized by Lanka Youth Organizations Network (LYON), Sri Lanka in 2018.
Resource Person, conducted a webinar on “Data Collection during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Alternative Strategies” for final year students of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University. Date 10.01. 2021.
Resource Person, conducted a webinar on “Stress Management” for undergraduates of Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University. Date 08.04.2021.
Resource Person, conducted a workshop on “Counseling in the Work Place” for Higher Diploma in Counseling students, National Institute of Social Development (NISD), Ministry of Women & Child Affaires and Social Security in 2019.
Resource Person, conducted a seminar for the Post Graduate students of the University of Malaya, Marketing and Recruitment Center (MRC), University of Malaya in 2018.
Resource Person, conducted two-day workshop from 9 am to 4 pm on Research Methodology for MSc. In Human Resource Management & Development, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM) in 2019.
Session Chair, Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2020, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Wayaba.
Panel Co-Chair, The International Research Symposium (IRS), Sreepali Campus, University of Colombo in 2021.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Psychology for living” for Development officers at Divisional Secretariat, Gampaha in 2017.
Resource Person, conducted a workshop for newly elected Members of Local Government, Ibbagamuwa Praseshiya Saba. Date 14.12.2018
Resource Person, conducted a workshop for newly elected Members of Local Government, Lunugamwehera Praseshiya Saba. Date 14.12.2018
Resource Person, conducted several workshops for different SLACS CADETS in 2017. A session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class III, Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 25.01.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for SLACS CADETS 2017, Induction Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 22.02.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” under personal and personality development training for SLACS CADETS 2017, Induction Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 03.03.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class III, Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 08.03.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class I & III), Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 05 & 06.04.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class III), Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 26.04.2017,
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class III), Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 16.05.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class I), Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 30.05.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Accounts’ Service officers (Class I), Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 21.06.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class III), Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 06.07.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Mentoring” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class III), Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 14.08.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class III), Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 15.08.2017.
Resource Person, conducted a session on “Balance Life through Psychology” for Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers (Class III), Capacity Building Training Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07. Date 11.09.2017.
Resource Person, Workshop on Fundamentals of Management for Bachelor of Labour Education Students 2020 batch, conducted at MAS Fabric Park, Thulhiriya by the Human Resource Management Unit at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo in 2020. Date 08.03.2020.
Resource Person, Workshop on Fundamentals of Management for Bachelor of Labour Education Students 2018 batch, conducted at Club Palm Bay, Marawila by the Human Resource Management Unit at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Date 25.11.2018.
Resource Person, Workshop on Fundamentals of Management for Bachelor of Labour Education Students 2017 batch, conducted at Ananthaya Resort & Spa, Chilaw by the Human Resource Management Unit at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Date 22.10.2017.
Resource Person, Workshop on Thesis Progress Presentations for Masters Degree in Business Management (MBM) Course No 04 and Masters Degree in Human Resource Management Course No 06 students, conducted at Ananthaya Resort & Spa, Chilaw by the Human Resource Management Unit, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Date 24.09.2017.
Resource Person, Two workshop on Research Proposal Presentation, MSc. in Service Management, The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo. 18 & 12.06.2020.
Resource Person, Training program on Service Management, MSc. in Service Management, The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo. Date 08-09. 11.2020.
Resource Person, conducted a workshop on ‘Counseling in everyday life’ for Diploma and Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology Students_2018, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Date 29.12.2018.
Resource Person, conducted two day workshop on ‘Skills and Techniques in Counseling’ for Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology Students_2018, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Date 07 & 14.12.2019.
Resource Person, conducted a workshop on ‘Drug Prevention Intervention Techniques’ for Diploma in Drug Abuse Management Students, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Date 08.02 2020.

Institutional Development

a) Introduction of new courses/new degree programs

Introduction of new program, Reviewed the existing certificate and diploma in counseling psychology curriculum and introduced new diploma with new set of by-laws, Diploma in Counseling Psychology, Coordinator and resource person for introducing a Diploma in Counseling Psychology at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Year of Introduced 2018.
Introduction of new program, Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology, Coordinator and a resource person for introducing a Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Year of Introduced 2018.
Introduction of new course unit, BLM 1232 Workplace Psychology for Bachelor of Labour Management (BLM), the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Year of Introduced 2019.
Introduction of new course unit, BLM 4134 Stress Management, Bachelor of Labour Management (BLM), the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Year of Introduced 2019.

b) Curriculum Planning and Development

Committee Member to develop and plan curriculum for following course unit of Diploma in Diploma in Labour Law and Labour Relations, the National Institute of Laboure Studies (NILS), Ministry of Skills Development, Employment & Laboure Relations. Year 2020.
Committee Member and Coordinator to develop and plan curriculum for DCP 01 Introduction to Psychology and Counseling course unit of Diploma in Counseling Psychology 2019, offered by the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
Committee member and Coordinator to develop and plan curriculum for DCP 10 Social Psychology course unit of Diploma in Counseling Psychology 2019, offered by the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
Committee Member and Coordinator to develop and plan curriculum for HDCP 03 Research Methods in Counseling course unit of Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology 2019, offered by the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo
Committee Member and Coordinator to develop and plan curriculum for DDAM 1008 Drug Abuse Research Methods course unit of Diploma in Drugs Abuse Management Studies offered by the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo
Committee Member to develop and plan curriculum for 4133 Research Methodology course unit of Bachelor of Labour Management offered by the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo
Advisory Committee Member to develop and plan curriculum of Diploma in Health Promotion (DHP) Course, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. This program is not conducting anymore.
Committee Member to develop and plan curriculum for Advanced Certificate in Governance and Leadership, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.

c) Development of new material for existing courses (both Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

I have developed new material for all the modules that I teach in Undergraduate and Post graduate programs. Bachelor of Labour Education (BLE) and MSc. in Disaster Management programs, Diploma and Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology Programs, and Diploma in Drugs Abuse Management programs are among them.

d) Strengthening research capacity in the particular HEI as well as in other HEIs.

Organizing Committee Member- 3rd International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH-2020, Advances in Social Sciences and Humanities: Challengers and Opportunities, National Center for Advance Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka. Date: 22- 23 January 202.
Reviewer, Tack Chair, Member of Editorial Committee of the Proceedings – 3rd International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH-2020, Advances in Social Sciences and Humanities: Challengers and Opportunities, National Center for Advance Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka, Date: 22- 23 January 2021.
Working Committee Member, 4th Annual Research Symposium, National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka. Date 20.12.2017.
Guest Speaker, Research Symposium 2020 on ‘Woman at Work’, National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS), Ministry of Labour. Date 15.03.2021 (via Zoom).
Reviewer, Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions – OUSL 2020, Open University Sri Lanka. Date 12 – 13.11. 2020.
Reviewer, Proceedings of the 12th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2020, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Wayaba.
Reviewer, Proceedings of the 11th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2019, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Wayaba.
Reviewer, Proceedings of the 10th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2018, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Wayaba.
Reviewer, Proceedings of the 9th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2017, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Wayaba.
Reviewer, Proceedings of the Wayaba International Conference (WinC) in 2018, University of Wayaba, Kupiyapitiya.
Resource Person, Workshop on Project Report Proposal Presentation for Bachelor of Labour Education (BLE) Part III, The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo. This workshop was held in each year and I was a resource person.
Resource Person, Workshop on Progress Review Presentation of Project Reports (online), Diploma in Drug Abuse Management Studies (DDAMS), The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo. Date 18.11.2020.
Resource Person, Workshop on Progress Review Presentation of Thesis, MSc in Disaster Analysis, Management & Mitigation (DAMM) – 2018, The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo.
Committee member/Secretary, International Research Conference: Science and Management- 2013, the Institute of Human Resource advancement, University of Colombo.
Editorial Committee Member, Annual Research Symposium (2019), University of Colombo.
Reviewer, Proceedings of the 2018 Arts Faculty Conference, University of Colombo. Year 2018.
National Coordinator, National Youth Survey 2010, Electricity Requirements of Prospective Electricity consumer survey, Lon-term mental health impact of Displacement and Development in Sri Lanka, Baseline Survey/Rapid Assessment on Child Labor, Community Based Impact Assessment of Tsunami Affected Arias in Sri Lanka, Socio Economic Security in Sri Lanka, School to Work Transition Survey in Sri Lanka and Peace and Conflict Assessment (PCIA) in Sri Lanka, Social Policy Analysis & Research Center, University of Colombo.
Field Coordinator, National youth survey 1999 funded by UNDP, Conducted by South Asia Institute, University of Heidelberg Colombo Office in collaboration with Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo and Feiedrich-Ebert Stiftung (FES).
Part-time Research Assistant, South Asia Institute, University of Heidelberg, Colombo Office.
Research Assistant, Social Impact Assessment of the Southern Development Corridor conducted by the Department of Sociology and Geography, University of Colombo.
Field Assistant, Project on Peoples’ views of Sarvodaya conducted by Prof. G. Bond of the North Western University in USA, and Economic Liberalization and Suburban Growth in the Colombo Metropolitan Region, and Qualitative studies as a part of planned National Youth Survey conducted by Department of Sociology, University of Colombo.
Research Assistant, Project on youth and mass media, and public view on NGOs, conducted by the Department of Sociology, University of Colombo.
Interpreter, Poverty Impact Monitoring Unit (PIMU), Development of External Resources (DER), Sri Lanka and the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany.
Program Coordinator, Research & Survey Unit, Social Policy Analysis and Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo. Period 01.05.2008 to 31.08.2008 and 01.12.2008 to 30.11.2009.
Research Assistant, Development Studies Institute of the University of Colombo (DSIUC), University of Colombo. Period 01.03.2002 to 28.02.2003.
Research Assistant, Improving Capacities for Poverty/Social Policy Research (IMCAP), University of Colombo. Period 01.03.2004 to 28.02.2005.
Scrutinizing Committee Member/Convener, Committee to scrutinize the titles of project reports of the Bachelor of Labor Education program. I have been coordinating and facilitating for project report writing since 2010.
Resource Person, for the field visit of MSc. in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation program as a compulsory fulfilment of 5424 Field Disaster Risk Assessment module, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Date 28.12.2019.
Resource Person, for the field visit of MSc. in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation program as a compulsory fulfilment of 5225 Participatory Disaster Monitoring module, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Date 09-11 03.2019.
Researcher, Socio Economic Security (SES), and Enterprise Labour Flexibility and Security (ELFS) survey Conducted by the Social Policy Analysis and Research Center, University of Colombo in Collaboration with International Labour Organization (ILO).
Conducted a research on Squatter Settlement for the Urban Development and Management Project conducted by South Asia Institute of University of Heidelberg, Colombo Office.
Project Report Supervision, I have been serving as a project report supervisor of a) Masters of Business Management (MBM), b) Bachelor of Labour Education, c) Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology, d) Diploma in Drug Abuse Management, e) Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management. I Supervised 4 to 5 students each year in each program.
Thesis Examiner, I have been serving as a thesis examiner of a) Master of Human Resource Management, b) Master of Business Management, c) Master of Science in Service Management, d) Master of Science in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation, e) Masters of Regional Development & Planning programs. I examined 5 to 6 thesis each year in each program.
Project Report Examiner, I have been serving as an examiner for project report marking of a) Bachelor of Labour Education, b) Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology, c) Diploma in Drug Abuse Management, d) Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management, e) Executive Diploma in Service Management programs.

e)Inter-Faculty Teaching

Visiting Lecturer, for the course unit PFAS 3123 Research Methodology, Department of Performing Arts, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo.
Visiting Lecturer, conducted lectures for the course unit, Elements of Sociology and Psychology for Bachelor of Management Honours in Management, Katsu University, Koswatta, Malabe.
Visiting Lecturer, since 2018 in Master of Business Management (MBM) for the course unit Research Methodology, Human Resource Management (HRM) Unit, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
Visiting Lecturer, since 2018 in Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) for the course unit Research Methodology, Human Resource Management (HRM) Unit, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
Visiting Lecturer, since 2018 in M.Sc. in Disaster Analyses, Management and Mitigation for the course unit MDM 5122 Leadership Development and Administrative Skills, and Research Methodology Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
Visiting Lecturer, since 2018 in Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology for the course unit HDCP 03 Research Methodology in Counseling, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
Visiting Lecturer, since 2018 in Diploma in Counseling Psychology for the course units DCP 01 Introduction to Psychology and Counseling and DCP 10 Social Psychology, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
Visiting Lecturer, since 2018 in Diploma in Drugs Abuse Management Studies for the course units DDAMS 05 Research Methodology & DDAMS 1004 Drugs Counseling, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
Visiting Lecturer, Diploma in Health Promotion Course no 03 in 2011, for the course unit DHP: Community Development and Community Works, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
Visiting Lecture/Head of Sociology Unit, Synethradevi Degree Collage, Pepiliyana, Boralesgamuwa. Period 01.01.1997 to 09.08.2009.
Temporary Tutor, for the Foundation Course “Understanding Poverty”, Improving Capacities for Poverty Research, Development Studies Institute, University of Colombo.

f) Other Contribution to the Institutional Development

Board Member of Academic Syndicate, The Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Period 01.11.2017 to 15.02.2021.
Board Member of Academic Coordinating Committee, The Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Period 07.05.2021 to date.
Member/Secretary to the Board of Study on Post graduate Studies and Research, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Period 01.11.2017 to date.
Member/Chairperson to the Board of Study on Extension Programs, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Period: 30.03.2019 to date.
Member to the Board of Bachelors Programs, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Period: 30.03.2013 to 15.02.2014 and 01.11.2017 to 31.10.2020.
Member to the Board of Study on Extension Programs, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Period: 06.06.2012 to 14.04.2013.
Chairperson to covering up duties of the Board of Study on Extension Programs, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Period: 01.11.2017 to 31.12.2017.
Member to the Board of Study of Language Teaching Programs, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Period: 30.03.2013 to 15.02.2014.
Coordinator, I have been working as coordinator of following programs at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, a) Executive Diploma in Disaster Analysis Management & Mitigation, since 01.10.2017 to date, b) Diploma and Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology, since 01.06.2018 to date, c) Diploma in Drug Abuse Management Studies, since 01.06.2018 to date.
Member to the committee on Internal Quality Assurance, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Period: 12.09.2012 to 15.02.2014 and 01.01.2017 to date.

Coordinating Positions

Coordinator, Research & Consultancy Unit, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, since 2018 to up to date.
Coordinator, Master of Science in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, Since 2017 to date.
Coordinator, Executive Diploma in Disaster Analysis Management & Mitigation, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, Since 2017 to date.
Coordinator, Diploma and Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, Since 2018 to date.
Coordinator, Diploma in Drug Abuse Management Studies, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, Since 2018 to date.
Overall Academic Coordinator of Bachelor of Laboure Education (BLE) Program, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.

RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE WORK

Research Publications in refereed journals (full papers published)

Chandrasekara, W.S., JADC Savithri J.A.D., (2021). Does Owner-driven Resettlement Programme a Success? Case Study of Resettlement Sites in Kegalle, Sri Lanka. Prathimana, Department of Sociology, university of Ruhuna (Accepted subjected to revise the comments).
Sinharachchi T.D., Chandrasena W.D., Rubasinghe S., Chandrasekara W.S. (2021). Relations of G.C.E. (O/L) students’ biology Self-concept and motivation with their achievement and misconceptions. International Journal of Economics, Commerce, and Management (IJECM), 09 (06), P.101-114
WD Chandrasena W.D. and Chandraselara W.S. (2020). Relations of Self-concepts and Perceptions with Motivation and Aspirations of Science Undergraduates on Counselling, SAMODANA, The Journal of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 9 (2), p. 155-173.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2019). Life Stress, Alcohol Addiction Personality & Alcohol Addiction: Evidence from Tsunami Resettles in Sri Lanka. Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences. Volume (04), Issue No. (01). P. 385-393.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2019). Incidence of Work-Family Conflict, Stress and Problem Drinking: Apparel Manufacturing Sector Male Employees in Sri Lanka. The Journal of Studies in Humanities. Volume (05), Issue No. (02). P. 01-13.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2019). The Effect of Transformational Leadership style on Employees’ Job Satisfaction and Job Performance: a case of Apparel Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Economics, Commerce, and Management (IJECM). Volume (07), No. (07). P. 385-393.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2019). Relationship among big five personality traits, job performance & job satisfaction: a case of school teachers in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Information, Business and Management. Volume (11), No. (02). P. 219-232.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2018). The Effects of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction intervention on Depression, Stress, Mindfulness and Life Satisfaction in Secondary School Students in Sri Lankan. International Journal of Information, Business and Management. Volume (10), Issue No. (04). P. 69-80.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2018). Does Personality Matter in Leadership: Impact of Big Five Personality Traits on Ethical Leadership Behaviour of Middle Managers in Sri Lanka. Wayamba Journal of Management. Volume (09), Issue No. (02). P. 69-80.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2017). Attitudes towards Alcohol Use among University Students in Sri Lanka: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Wayamba Journal of Management. Volume (08), Issue No. (01). P. 69-80.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2017). Barriers for Seeking Psychological Help for Mental health Disorders: A sample of Undergraduates students in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Management, Accounting and Economics (IJMAE). Volume (4), No. (7). P. 780-795.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2016). Help Seeking Attitudes and Willingness to Seek Psychological Help: Application of the Theory of Planed Behavior. International Journal of Management, Accounting and Economics (IJMAE). Volume (3), No. (4). P. 233-245.
Chandrasekara W.S. & Chen, Zhi-xia (2016). The Psychological Mechanism of Stigmatizing Attitudes toward Help Seeking Behavior for Mental Health Problems. International Journal of Management, Accounting and Economics (IJMAE). Volume (3), No. (11). P. 702-734.
Chandrasekara W.S. (2016). Help Seeking Attitudes towards Mental Health Problems and Actual Help Seeking Behavior. Research Journal of Social Science & Management-RJSSM. Vol 5, No. 9 p. 45-53.
Venkatachalam A.J., ARG Price, Chandrasekara S., Sellamuttu S.S., Kaler J., (2010). Changes in frigate tuna populations on the south coast of Sri Lanka: evidence of the shifting baseline syndrome from analysis of fisher observations. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Vol 20, No. 2. p. 167-176.
Venkatachalam, A. J., Price, A. R. G., Chandrasekara S., Sellamuttu, S.S., (2009). Risk factors in relation to human deaths and other tsunami (2004) impacts in Sri Lanka: the fishers’-eye view. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. Volume (19) No. (01). P. 57-66.

Peer Reviewed Presentations at National/ International Conferences

a) Published as Full Papers

Chandrasekara, W.S. (2017). Beyond Stigma: Perceived Barriers and Enablers for Help Seeking for Mental Health Issues in Undergraduate Students in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 4th Annual Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities, 20th December 2017, National Center for Advance Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka.
Chandrasekara, W.S. (2013). Impact of Meditation on Problem Solving: Perception of Sri Lankan Youth, Proceedings of the 2nd International Meditation Seminar, the Buddhist Meditation: Building a Peaceful Society, 8-10 January 2013, International Buddhist Meditation Center (IBMC), Mahachulalongkornajavidyalaya University, Thailand.

b) Published as Abstract Form

Chandrasekara, W.S., (2020). The impact of Work-Family Conflict on Problematic Alcohol Use among Private Sector Employees in Sri Lanka, 3rd International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH-2020, Advances in Social Sciences and Humanities: Challengers and Opportunities, (pp. 102), 22-23 January 2021, National Center for Advance Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2018). Relationship among Big Five Personality Traits, Job Performance & Job Satisfaction: A Case of School Teachers in Sri Lanka, 44th International Academic Conference, (P.70), 01-04 October, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, Vienna, Austria.
Kumara, A.P., Weerasekara, I.N., & Chandrasekara, W.S. (2018). Palm Wine (Kithul Toddy) Tourism Development in Sabaragamuwa Region in Sri Lanka. International Tourism Research Conference on Integration of Global Value Chane Sustainable Tourism Development: Inclusiveness, Cooperation and Innovation, (pp.31), 4th October 2018, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2017). The Effects of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction intervention on Depression, Stress, Mindfulness and Life Satisfaction in Secondary School Students in Sri Lankan, Proceedings of The 15th Wu Yue Buddhist International Conference, (pp. 168), 1-3 December 2017, Hangzhou Buddhist Academy, Hangzhou, China.
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2016). Students’ Attitudes towards seeking help for their mental health difficulties, Wayaba International Conference on Managing Systems from source to sink: current theories and applications, (pp. 155), 19-20 August, Wayaba University, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.
Chandrasekara, W.S. and Zhixia, Chen., (2015). Attitudes of University Students towards Stigmatization of the mentally ill patients. Annual Research Symposium: Engineering Social Transformation through Research & Development, (pp. 67), 8-9 June, National Center for Advance Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2012). Changing Patterns of the Buddhist Rituals among Sri Lankan Youth, International conference on Damma & Dharma, (P.17-18), 22-23 September 2012, Center for Study of Religion and Society, Bopal, India.

c) Presented papers in International Conferences with evidence

Chandrasekara, W.S., (2020). The impact of Work-Family Conflict on Problematic Alcohol Use among Private Sector Employees in Sri Lanka, 3rd International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH-2020, Advances in Social Sciences and Humanities: Challengers and Opportunities, (pp. 102), 22-23 January 2021, National Center for Advance Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2019). The Relationship between Alcohol Addiction Prone Personality, Alcohol Addiction and Perceived Life Stress among Tunami Resettles in Sri Lanka, the 1st International Conference on Behavioral Public Administration, 12-13 September 2019, College of Public Administration, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2018). Relationship among Big Five Personality Traits, Job Performance & Job Satisfaction: A Case of School Teachers in Sri Lanka, 44th International Academic Conference, (P.70), 01-04 October, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, Vienna, Austria.
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2017). The Effects of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction intervention on Depression, Stress, Mindfulness and Life Satisfaction in Secondary School Students in Sri Lankan, Proceedings of The 15th Wu Yue Buddhist International Conference, 1-3 December 2017, Hangzhou Buddhist Academy, Hangzhou, China.
Chandrasekara, W.S. (2017). Beyond Stigma: Perceived Barriers and Enablers for Help Seeking for Mental Health Issues in Undergraduate Students in Sri Lanka, the 4th Annual Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities, 20th December 2017, National Center for Advance Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka.
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2013). Changing Socio-Economic profile of Youth and Development in Sri Lanka, Discover the different cultures of the world. 1-8 October 2013, Intesa Tra Culture, Catania, Italy.
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2013). Impact of Meditation on problem solving: Perception of Sri Lankan youth, the 2nd International Meditation Seminar on the Buddhist Meditation: Building a Peaceful Society, 8-10 January 2013, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand.
Chandrasekara, W.S., (2012). Changing Patterns of the Buddhist Rituals among Sri Lankan Youth, International conference on Damma & Dharma, (P.17-18), 22-23 September 2012, Center for Study of Religion and Society, Bopal, India.

Citation of the applicant’s work by others in books and refereed journals

Number of Citations by 29th April 2022 = 109, Link https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=quhqSXwAAAAJ&hl=en

Chapters and Books of Scholarly Work (other than textbooks) published in the relevant field

Books

Chandrasekara, W.S. (2005). Peace and Conflict Impact Assesment in Sri Lanka: A Case Study on Communal Tension and Conflict Prevention in Mawanella, Sri Lanka Foundation, Colombo. ISBN:955-607-045-1.
Mayer, M., Thangarajah,. Y., Emmanuel, S., Chandrasekara, W.S., De Silva., S., (2003). Assessing Conflict Risks in Southern Sri Lanka: An Exploratory Study on Conflict Potentials in the Hambantota District and the Applicability of PCIA tools for Project Impact Analysis, German Development Cooperation, Colombo and Improving Capacities for Poverty Research (IMCAP) Program, the University of Colombo. ISBN:955-8492-69-8.

Book Chapters

Chandrasekara, W.S., & Karunarathna, K.L.S. (2005). Some Sociological Implications of Post Tsunami Housing Development of Tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka. In S. T. Hettige, Retrospect & Prospect, pp. 57-75, Social Policy Analysis and Research Center, University of Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-1334-04-8.

Editor-in-Chief

Editor in Chief Since 2020 in Journal of Institute of Human Resource Advancement (JIHRA), University of Colombo.

Reviewer/Editorial Board Member of journals published at least twice a year

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Rajarata Economic Review, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, since 01.01 2021 to date.
Reviewer, Journal of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (JFHSS), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Volume 9 Issue 1, 2020.
Reviewer, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, University of Rajarata, Sri Lanka. Volume 3 Issue 1, 2016.
Reviewer, Colombo Arts, Biannual Refereed Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Reviewer, Journal of SAMODANA, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
Reviewer, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), ISSN No. 2454-6186.

Research Experiences

Worked as a Researcher from 2010 to May 2012 of the project “Youth, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Political Engagement in Sri Lanka”, financed by the International Development Research Center (IDRC), Canada and coordinated by the National University Singapore.
Worked as the Principal Researcher in 2011 of the study “Workforce Assessment in Lunugamvehera Divisional Secretariat Division” financed by the World Vision Sri Lanka.
Worked as the Principal Researcher from 2010 to 2011 of the study “A Market Survey in Negambo, Bibila and Lunugamvehera Divisional Secretariat Divisions” financed by the World Vision Sri Lanka.
Worked as the National Coordinator from 2010 to 2011 of the project “Consumer Survey on Statement of Account for Electricity Consumption Study (Customer bill Format Survey)” financed by The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as the National Coordinator from 2010 to 2011 of the project “Electricity Requirements of Prospective Electricity Consumers and Fuel (electricity) Poverty & Affordability” financed by The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as a Researcher in 2010 of the study “A Beneficiary Evaluation Impact Survey on United Nations Industrial Development Organization” financed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Sri Lanka.
Worked as the National Coordinator from 2009 to 2010, of the project “National Youth Survey 2009 in Sri Lanka” financed by International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Development Fund (UNDP), the Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung (FES) & International Alert (IA) in Sri Lanka and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Principal Researcher, Patterns of Collective Participation of rural youth in social action: case-study from Hambantota, International Alert, No.31, Walukarama Road, Colombo 03. Period 03.08.2009 – 31.12.2009.
Worked as the Principal Researcher from 2009 to 2010, of the project “Market Assessment on the Products Manufactured by the people Living with IHV/AIDA”, financed by the Lanka plus, Sri Lanka.
Worked as the Data Analyst from 2009 to 2010, of the project “Access to Justice” financed by The Asia Foundation (TAF), Sri Lanka.
Worked as the National Coordinator a Researcher in 2008 of the project “Long-term Mental Health Impact of Displacement and Development in Sri Lanka” financed by the BasicNeeds, Sri Lanka conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as the National Coordinator in 2008 of the project “Baseline Survey/ Rapid Assessment on Child Labour in Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka” financed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as the National Coordinator from 2007 to 2008 of the project “Baseline Survey/ Rapid Assessment on Child Labour in Fireworks, Fishery & Plantation Industries in Sri Lanka” financed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as the National Coordinator from 2006 to 2007 of the project “Community Based Impact Monitoring of Tsunami Affected arias in Sri Lanka” financed by Actionaid International, Sri Lanka and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as a Consultant in 2005 of the project “Annual Review and Reflection of the Actionaid International, Sri Lanka” financed by the Actionaid International, Sri Lanka and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as the Data Analyst in 2004 of the project “Psychosocial Assessment of Development and Humanitarian Interventions (PADHI) in Sri Lanka” financed by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) & Asia Foundation, Sri Lanka and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as the National Coordinator in 2004 of the project “Socio-economic Security In Sri Lanka” financed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as the Data Analyst in 2003 of the project “National Youth Survey” financed by the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) and conducted by the Center for Anthropological and Sociological Studies (CASS), University of Colombo.
Worked as the National Coordinator in 2003 of the project “School to Work transition Survey” financed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis & Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Worked as a Consultant in 2002 of the project “Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment (PCIA) of the DTZ Fishery Project in Hambantota & Monaragala” financed by the German Development Cooperation (GTZ).
Worked as the Field Coordinator in 2000 of the project “National Youth Survey 2000” financed by the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) & the Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung (FES) and conducted by the Center for Anthropological & Sociological Studies (CASS), University of Colombo.
Worked as a Research Assistant in 2000 of the project “Social Impact Assessment of the Southern Development Corridor” conducted by the Department of Sociology and Geography at the University of Colombo.
Worked as an Interpreter and a Research Assistant in 2000 of the project “Impact Assessment of the intervention of the German Development Cooperation (GTZ) projects” financed by the Poverty Impact Monitoring Unit, GTZ.
Worked as a Research Assistant in 1998 of the project “Urban Development” financed by the University of Heidelberg, Germany and conducted by the South Asia Institute (SAI).
Worked as a Research Assistant in 1998 of the study “People’s view on Sarvodaya activities” conducted by professor, George Bond, North Western University, America.
Research Assistant on Squatter Settlement for the Urban Development and Management Project conducted by South Asia Institute of University of Heidelberg, Colombo Office.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNIVERSITY AND NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dissemination of knowledge Dissemination of knowledge

Textbooks for University Students published in the relevant field

Chandrasekara, W.S. (2021). සමාජීය විද්‍යා පර්යේෂණ විධික‍්‍රම: මූලිකාංග, තරංග ප‍්‍රකාශකයෝ, මුදුන්ගොඩ, ගම්පහ. පිටු 142. ISBN – 978-624-5576-14-2.

Scientific and Literary Communications

Editorial: Psychological Distress among Sri Lankans in the COVID-19 Pandemic situation. Journal of Institute of Human Resource Advancement, Vol.07, No.01. 2020.
Editorial: Impact of School Closures due to COVID-19 on Education in Sri Lanka. Journal of Institute of Human Resource Advancement, Vol.07, No.02. 2020.

Commissioned Reports Submitted for National/International Bodies

Consultant/researcher, “Study on Requirements of Prospective Electricity Consumers and Fuel (electricity) Poverty and Affordability” submitted for Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka conducted by Social Policy Analysis and Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Consultant/researcher, “Study on Statement of Account for Electricity Consumption (Customer Bill Format)” submitted for Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka conducted by Social Policy Analysis and Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Consultant/researcher, “Report on Child Labour in Agriculture Sector” submitted for International Labour Organization (ILO) conducted by Social Policy Analysis and Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Consultant/researcher, “Situation Report on Child Labour (Plantation, Fire-Works Industry, Tile Industry, Coir Industry & Fishery)” submitted for International Labour Organization (ILO) conducted by Social Policy Analysis and Research Center (SPARC), University of Colombo.
Consultant/researcher, “Market Assessment Survey on Products Manufactured by People Living with HIV/AIDS”, submitted for Lanka + and Start and Improve Your Business Association of Sri Lanka (SIYB).

Awards and Grants

President’s Award for Scientific Publication in 2009, for publication, Venkatachalam A.J., ARG Price, Chandrasekara W. S., Sellamuttu S.S., (2009). Risk factors in relation to human deaths and other tsunami (2004) impacts in Sri Lanka: the fishers’-eye view. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 19 (01), P. 57-66.
Merit Award for Scientific Publication in 2010 by National Research Council (NRC) for the publication, Venkatachalam A.J., ARG Price, Chandrasekara W. S., Sellamuttu S.S., Kaler J., (2010). Changes in frigate tuna populations on the south coast of Sri Lanka: evidence of the shifting baseline syndrome from analysis of fisher observations. AQUATIC CONSERVATION: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 20 (2), P. 167-176.
Award of FES/SLF Research Fellowships for Young Researchers in 2003 (including a research grant).
Award of ‘Honorary International Graduate’ for best achievements in 2017 graduation, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
The excellent Paper Award of the 1st International Conference on Behavioral Public Administration Conducted by the Collage of Public Administration, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Accreditation for Teaching in Higher Education, this was awarded by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), United Kingdom (UK) as a recognition of a best student of the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) program in 2014, conducted by the Staff Development Center, University of Colombo.
Research Grant in 2014 by National Center for Advance Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka.
Research Grant in 2015 for Higher Studies by University Grant Commission, Sri Lanka.

University, National and International Development Activities

Director/Coordinator of a Centre/Unit or Equivalent recognized by the Senate of the relevant University

Coordinator of the Research & Consultancy Unit, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. From 01st of November 2018 to up to date. Conducted many research activities and sample evidence are attached. Duration: 2 years and 7 months.
Academic Coordinator, Bachelor of Laboure Education (BLE) Program, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Academic Coordinator role is equants to Academic Counselor and administrative duties. From 01.06.2010 to 01.06.2011, 01.06.2011 to 27.05.2012 and 06.05.2010 to 05.06.2010

Coordinators for Postgraduate Programmes, University level Projects

Coordinator, Master of Science in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. From 01st of October 2017 to up to date. Duration: 3.7 years, from 01.10.2017 to date.

Student Counselor/ Career Guidance Counselor/Academic Counselor at least at Faculty level

Academic Coordinator of Bachelor of Laboure Education (BLE) Program, Part III, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. From 28.05.2012 – 27.05.2013. I worked as an Academic Coordinator while I was working as a lecturer.
Academic Coordinator of Bachelor of Laboure Education (BLE) Program-Part III at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. From 01.10.2017 to up to date.
Academic Coordinator of Diploma in Laboure Education (DLE) Program at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. From 20.04.2017 to 30.09.2017.

President/Secretary/Treasurer of an approved Society in the University

President, Welfare Society, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. From 17.02. 2021 to date.

President/Secretary/Treasurer in a University Teachers’ Union/University Alumni Associations at National level

Secretary, Teachers’ Association, The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (TA-IHRA), University of Colombo. From 17-12-2020 to date.

Membership of Councils, Boards of Management/Boards of Study in other Universities/Higher Educational Institutes, which are non ex-officio posts

Board Member of the National Institute of Laboure Studies, Ministry of Skills Development, Employment & Laboure Relations. From 29.11.2019 to up to date.

Chairman, Secretary, Member of National/International Committees, Task Forces or Statutory Bodies

Board Member of the Steering Committee for the Center for Gender Equality (CEGE), University of Colombo. Date: 10.09.2017 to date.
A founder, life member of Huazhong University of Science and Technology Alumni Association of Sri Lanka. Date: since December 2016 to date.
Life member, vice Chairman, committee member of Sociology Alumni Association of University of Colombo. Date: since March 2008.
Member of the International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences (IISES) Vienna, Austria. Period 28.08.2018 to date.

Other appropriate contributions at National/International level

Resource Person, contributed to formulate National Youth Policy in Sri Lanka organized by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Member, Expert Panel on Health Information, Multi-Disciplinary Research & Development, Ministry of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and CoViD Disease Control.
Resource Person, contributed as a resource person for “Obai Manasai” TV program at TelshanNetwork (pvt) Ltd, Colombo 04. I did such 4 programs in four weeks. Links for the Programs:

“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmV4I3kHsEI”
“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aovBqPs22ic”
“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59JIwKWy_eA”
“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lS9i5WzG-g”

Resource Person/ Moderator to moderate the seminar on “Everyday Life in an Era of Uncertainty”, Free Webinar Conference, Sociology Alumina Association, University of Colombo. Date 06.05.2020. Links for the Programs:

https://www.facebook.com/TIIKMconferences/videos/everyday-life-in-an-era-of-uncertainly/1538824702967959/

Resource Person/Moderator to moderate the seminar on “Sustainable living in a period of COVID Pandemic”, Free Webinar Conference, the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Date 16.05.2020.
Resource Person, contributed as a resource person for conducting radio program on “University students and Ragging’, under ‘Pubudamu Sri Lanka’ program, Shree FM, EAP Broadcasting Company Limited. Date 31.10.2019.
Resource Person, given the Presidential Address at the opening of the Political Science Journal, Department of Political Science, University of Kelaniya. Date 17.12.2018.
Team Member, Youth, ICTs and Political Engagements in Asia Project, Community and New Media, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore. Participated the Midterm Workshop of Youth, ICTs and Political Engagements in Asia at Singapore. Date 21.05.2010.
Country Representative of Sri Lankan Students’, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China, from 2014 to 2016.
Student Coordinator in 2016 of the event of the University’s 2016 opening ceremony, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Coordinated an academic collaboration between University Grant Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka, and Colombo University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Member, the Youth Business Sri Lankan Delegation to visit Maldives to develop Youth Policy in Sri Lanka. Date: 9 to 11th of June 2009.
Consultant /Researcher, Patterns of Collective Participation of rural youth in social action: case-study from Hambantota, International Alert, No.31, Walukarama Road, Colombo 03. Period 03.08.2009 to 31.12.2009.
Consultant/Researcher, Baseline study of ‘Citizens in Governance: Promoting Collaboration in Local Governance’ Development Strategies Group, 52A, Castle Street, Colombo 08.
Consultant/National Expert, Independent Evaluation of the UNIDO Project in Sri Lanka: Support for the Sustainable Livelihood Recovery among the Conflict-affected Population in the North and East Region through Improved Agricultural Productivity and Community Based Entrepreneurship, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Vienna International Center, Austria. Period 26.11.2010 – 31.12.2010.
Consultant, Survey on Expenditure on School Education in Sri Lanka, Coalition for Educational Development (CED), No 439/6A, Sudarshana Mawatha, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya. Period 01.05.2018 – 31.08.2018.
Consultant, conducted the annual review and Reflection of AAI-SL Program in Sri Lanka, ActionAid International, Sri Lanka. Conducted a review of ActionAid International programs and submitted a report. Period 09.01.2006 – 20.01.2006.
Consultant, conducted a Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment (PCIA) for GTZ Fishery Project in the Hmbanatota and Monaragala Districts, The German Development Cooperation, German Technical Cooperation, GTZ Office, Colombo. Period 15.08.2002 -15.11.2002.
Consultant, Developed a Proposal for a Gender and Conflict sensitive national youth study in Sri Lanka for strategic implementation of resolutions, International Alert, No.31, Walukarama Road, Colombo 03. Period 01.10.2008 – 31.03.2009.
Consultant/Project Coordinator: National Youth Survey Conference II, International Alert, No.31, Walukarama Road, Colombo 03. Period 01.12.2009 – 31.12.2009.
Consultant /Researcher, Establishing Expert Groups for National Youth Survey Policy Issues Formulation, International Alert, No.31, Walukarama Road, Colombo 03. Period 01.10.2008 to 31.03.2009.
Data Analyst, the Baseline/Impact Assessment Study of ESC Program 2012, German Development Cooperation, GTZ Colombo Office. Period 25.10.2012 – 30.11.2012.
Researcher, Need Assessment Survey for public sector, private sector and civil society organizations, Addax (pvt) Ltd, 27th Lane, Colombo 03. Period 07.06.2006 – 30.06.2006.
Consultant/Data Analyst, conducted statistical aanalyst of the base line ssurvey data “Security Perception and Community Police Relations”, The Asia Foundation, Colombo 07. Period 07.07.2009 -06.08.2009.
Research Coordinator, Legal Empowerment in Sri Lanka Project: Documenting Concept and Practice, Funded by Asia Foundation Sri Lanka. Period 01.10.2008 to 20.10.2008.
Assisting Research Consultant, South Asia Institute, University of Heidelberg, Colombo Office. Period 01.03.2001-31.08.2001.
Consultant, Non-violence Peace Force Evaluation Project: Survey Development, Orientation and analysis, Rainbow Resources Lanka, Mirihana, Nugegoda. Period 12.10.2011 – 15.12.2011.
Consultant/Data Analyst, Environmental Justice Project: Access to Information Study, Public Interest Law Foundation, Colombo 05. Period 15.12.2004-14.01.2005.
Consultant/Data Analyst, Environmental Justice Project: Air Pollution Study, Public Interest Law Foundation, Colombo 05. Period 13.08.2004-14.08.2004.
Consultant/Data Analyst, Environmental Justice Project: Waste Disposal Study, Public Interest Law Foundation, Colombo 05. Period 25.06.2004-23.07.2004.

Foreign Exposure

Visited Maldives as a resource person to formulate Youth Policy in Sri Lanka in 2009.
Visited India to present a research paper in a conference in 2012.
Visited Japan to participate in a conference in 2012
Visited Thailand to present a research paper in a conference in 2013.
Visited Italy to present a research paper in a conference in 2013.
Lived in China for three years from 2014 to 2016 for following Ph.D.
Visited Malaysia for a training program in 2017
Visited China to present a research paper in a conference in 2017.
Visited Malaysia for a training program in 2018.
Visited Austria to present a research paper in a conference in 2018.
Visited China to present a research paper in a conference in 2019.